The difference between Representative and Spurious

When used as adjectives, representative means typical, whereas spurious means false, not authentic, not genuine.

Representative is also noun with the meaning: one who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Representative and Spurious

Representative as an adjective:

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
Representative as an adjective:

Representing, showing a likeness.

Examples:

"Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?"

"the representative faculty of the human imagination"

Representative as a noun:

One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.

Examples:

"I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract."
Representative as a noun:

A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.

Examples:

"She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention."
Representative as a noun:

Something regarded as typical of its class.
Representative as a noun (US, politics):

A member of the US House of Representatives.

Examples:

"All representatives face re-election every two years."
Representative as a noun:

A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman.
Representative as a noun (legal):

An heir.